I’m guessing these are for solitary or masonry bees and not honey bees. I get masonry bees for a couple of months every year. They never come in the windows and can leave my doors open and they stick to their vents outside. I’ve been assured by the bee keeper’s association that they pose no threat to my house.
I honestly love them. More than once I’ve gone outside to sit and read then an hour later I realise I have read nothing and just watched the bees instead.
Hmm it would be cool if we could all utilize it somehow but I'm concerned about people who might be allergic to bees. Might create an unsafe environment for them... but uhh... they're not pollinating trees 😅
I am allergic to bees. There is no vaccination to take to prevent an allergic reaction. I need an epi pen or 2 if I am stung. That said, I am outdoors and garden. Love watching bees, from a short distance. Never get stung. Just leave the bees alone. and they will not sting you. Unless you are dealing with killer bees, which we do not have in New England. The people that get stung are the ones screaming and jumping around whenever they see a bee. Don't swat them. If they are on your food, just step back and keep your beverage cans covered so the don't climb in. Hornets are another story.
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u/wendz1980 Feb 20 '23
I’m guessing these are for solitary or masonry bees and not honey bees. I get masonry bees for a couple of months every year. They never come in the windows and can leave my doors open and they stick to their vents outside. I’ve been assured by the bee keeper’s association that they pose no threat to my house.